ALASKA BEEKEEPING – Pre-Recorded Course

Description

ALASKA BEEKEEPING: This 5-hour masterclass is for anyone new to keeping bees in Alaska or who needs a refresher in beekeeping. In this course, you will learn the basics of beekeeping specific to Alaska, including breeds, equipment, care, and harvest.

This course includes a FIVE-HOUR masterclass video and a PowerPoint presentation. You’ll be a beekeeping pro when you finish!

This class was taught by Alex King, owner of Royal Alaskan Honey.

In this class we will discuss:

• What equipment is really necessary, and where to find it.

• The cost involved in getting started with beekeeping.

• The different bees and their roles.

• Strains of honey bees and their pros/cons.

• Best practices for preparing your hive for bees.

• How to hive your package/install a nuc.

• Running double queen hives (why and how).

• Swarming; what is it, why I don’t like it, and how to prevent it.

• The all-important Beekeeper’s Calender; checking your hives throughout the summer.

• Harvesting and extracting honey. How much will I get?

• Preparing for Fall/Winter.

• Storing equipment.

*** When you purchase this course, you will receive an email within 24 hours with information to access the account.